Old Testament World

A fresh reading of the Old Testament text in light of the ancient Near Eastern context can open new avenues of awareness. Walton provides a clear, helpful guide to the nature of biblical prophecy and apocalyptic literature that will help listeners avoid potential misuse and reclaim the message of the prophets for their lives.

British narrator Simon Peterson, aka Christopher Glyn, reads the entire Old Testament in this wonderful audiobook collection. As a well-known Christian broadcaster, Simon has the ideal voice for those of all ages who want to listen to the Bible in full, unabridged form. His emotive reading perfectly captures the beauty and power of God's word and makes the King James English clear and easy to understand.

Writings of ancient prophets who acted under the influence of the Holy Spirit and who over many centuries testified of Christ and his future ministry. It also contains a record of the history of Abraham and his descendants, beginning with Abraham, and the covenant, or testament, the Lord made with Abraham and his posterity. The first five books of the Old Testament were written by Moses. They are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Genesis refers to the origin of the Earth, mankind, languages, races, and the beginning of the house of Israel.

An innocent walk through the woods turns sinister when Albert and Rex hear a cry for help. A desperate woman is trapped the wrong side of a high fence...and she is being pursued.

In this astute mix of cultural critique and biblical studies, John H. Walton presents and defends twenty propositions supporting a literary and theological understanding of Genesis 1 within the context of the ancient Near Eastern world and unpacks its implications for our modern scientific understanding of origins. Ideal for students, professors, pastors, and lay listeners with an interest in the intelligent design controversy and creation-evolution debates, Walton's thoughtful analysis unpacks seldom appreciated aspects of the biblical text and sets Bible-believing scientists free.

For centuries, the story of Adam and Eve has resonated richly through the corridors of art, literature, and theology. But for most moderns, taking it at face value is incongruous. Author John Walton explores the ancient Near Eastern context of Genesis 2-3, creating space for a faithful reading of Scripture along with full engagement with science for a new way forward in the human origins debate.

Before Eden Before the manger… before the cross… before Israel became a nation… Heaven already had a plan. Before Eden is a sweeping biblical historical fiction epic that journeys through the foundations of humanity’s story—from creation and the Garden of Eden to Noah’s flood, Abraham’s covenant, Joseph’s rise in Egypt, Moses and the Exodus, and finally the promise of the coming Redeemer. Blending rich narrative storytelling with deep spiritual themes, this faith-based epic brings Scripture to life through dramatic, emotionally powerful scenes written in immersive full-...

Manuscript families are important and are a lot like people.It is important for a person when they can trace their ancestry back to a significant important historical person. The same can be said of manuscript families. This book is the direct descendant of the original Gospel of Matthew written by the disciple of Yeshua (Jesus) himself, Matthew; diligently maintained, not by Christian scholars, but by the Jewish Masoretic community. It's importance to scholars and purists is incredibly important. What you will read in these pages is the version of Matthew that I have prepared to be ...

What happens when you preach Jesus without quoting the New Testament? You light the world on fire. Fire in the Scrolls uncovers how the apostles turned Jerusalem upside down using nothing but the Old Testament Scriptures and the power of the Holy Spirit. With no Gospels, no epistles, and no church tradition to lean on, Peter, Paul, and Stephen proclaimed Jesus as the Messiah using only the Law of Moses, the Psalms, and the Prophets. This book will take you verse-by-verse through the Old Testament to show how the apostles found and preached Christ in every shadow, type, and prophecy. You'll ...

The World’s Greatest Stories are an award winning series of Bible stories combining the excitement of a story, the accuracy of a Bible narration, and the highest quality production values. The texts for all the stories are taken directly, word for word, from the Bible. They are told using the art of a dramatic storyteller and incorporate carefully chosen music and sound effects. The result is a very exciting story that comes straight from the words of Scripture.

Full Bible now available https://www.amazon.com/dp/172743631 The New Messianic Version of the Bible - The Writings- PREVIEW EDITION. Is there something missing from your Bible? According to Tov Rose, yes there is. The New Messianic Version of the Bible is raising eyebrows in the world of Bible translators not only for restoring the capitalized GOD and LORD with the English translation of God's Names that are correct, but it takes things a step further. The name Yehovah is from the consonants YHWH, and can be found almost 6000 times in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). YHWH is rendered as ...

"No one is respected unless he is humble; arrogant people are on the way to ruin." - PROVERBS 18:12 Humility & Pride reflects on what the Bible and our world says about pride and humility. In this book, we will dive into: - Defining pride - The reasons for pride - Who you are fellowshipping with - The perfect role model of humility (Jesus Christ) - Look at God's & humankind's perspective - Quotes from the Biblical book of Proverbs (Bible's book of wisdom) - An inspiring example of a humble man who lead a billion+ people as their Prime Minister Get your copy today!

What happened during the four centuries between Malachi and Matthew? For many readers, the Old Testament ends and the New Testament begins with little explanation of what changed in between. Yet the world Jesus entered was profoundly different from the world of the prophets. Synagogues had become central to Jewish life. The Torah had become the defining marker of identity. The Greek language had spread across the Mediterranean. Jewish communities lived throughout the ancient world. Rome ruled Judea. Pharisees, Sadducees, scribes, and apocalyptic movements had emerged. Messianic hope burned ...

The World’s Greatest Stories are an award winning series of Bible stories combining the excitement of a story, the accuracy of a Bible narration, and the highest quality production values. The texts for all the stories are taken directly, word for word, from the Bible. They are told using the art of a dramatic storyteller and incorporate carefully chosen music and sound effects. The result is a very exciting story that comes straight from the words of Scripture.

CIPA Award Finalist, 2025! “It all started with the banishment.” Kayin lives in the shadow of his parents’ expulsion from the Garden of Eden and its lingering cloud of shame. His belief in the Creator battles with his struggle for affirmation. When suffering comes and sibling rivalry threatens, Kayin wrestles with God, grasping at shards of faith. The noise of his doubts and fears compound, until his youthful trust lies shattered, replaced by a dance of pride and jealousy. As Kayin spirals, misunderstandings within the family dynamic dominate, and whispers of temptation slither ...

The World’s Greatest Stories are an award winning series of Bible stories combining the excitement of a story, the accuracy of a Bible narration, and the highest quality production values. The texts for all the stories are taken directly, word for word, from the Bible. They are told using the art of a dramatic storyteller and incorporate carefully chosen music and sound effects. The result is a very exciting story that comes straight from the words of Scripture.

Eminent biblical scholar Michael D. Coogan offers here a wide-ranging and stimulating exploration of the Old Testament, illuminating its importance as history, literature, and sacred text.

What if some of the most important books for understanding the Bible were never included in the Bible? Most Latter-day Saints know the stories of Adam, Eve, Enoch, Abraham, Jacob, Moses, and Solomon. But what happened when ancient Jews continued telling those stories? What did they believe about Enoch's heavenly visions? Abraham's encounters with God? The rebellion of angels? The origins of evil? The fate of the righteous? The coming judgment? The heavenly world beyond mortal sight? For centuries, Jewish communities produced a remarkable body of literature that expanded, explored, and ...

In a world ravaged by chaos and destruction, find solace and transformation through the prophetic message of Ezekiel. This powerful Old Testament book offers a beacon of hope, guiding you through darkness to redemption and restoration.

Are you a believer in the Trinity doctrine? Have you believed this all your life, or are you one who has recently subscribed to this teaching? Whether you have held to the Trinity as a true Bible teaching for decades, or recently done so, you may be convinced that there are many Bible verses which prove Jesus is Almighty God. For example, you have been undoubtedly shown John 1:1 which states in most Bible translations the phrase "the Word [Christ] was God." In addition, you were taught that Jesus claimed to be God by his words at John 10:30, where he stated "I and the Father are one," and ...